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Positive workforce culture requires intentional approach, Manufacturing Conference panelists emphasize
Developing and maintaining a positive workforce culture doesn’t just happen – it requires an intentional and dedicated approach from company leaders, leaders stressed in a panel discussion Aug. 28 at the Corridor Business Journal’s 2025 Manufacturing Conference at the Hotel…
Board of Regents approve almost $60.4 million in UI capital improvement projects
At the April 24 Iowa Board of Regents meeting in Ames, the University of Iowa…
NewBo City Market updates: FLO Business Hub, expanded hours, small business award
The NewBo City Market in Cedar Rapids has announced a number of updates, including a…
‘State of The District’ highlights 15 years, looks to future
It may seem like a distant memory now, but after the flood of 2008, the…
State universities eliminate, reorganize DEI offices to meet Regents directives
Presidents of the state’s public universities told the Iowa Board of Regents Thursday they are…
Cedar Rapids council approves resolutions supporting two industrial developments
The Cedar Rapids City Council approved resolutions this week supporting a pair of industrial developments…
CSI releases Iowa Housing Competitiveness Index
Common Sense Institute (CSI) Iowa has released a new study providing a snapshot of the…
Greater Iowa City Inc. unveils new agritourism brand
Greater Iowa City Inc., Johnson County’s economic development organization, has unveiled a new agritourism brand…
Cedar Rapids council picks developer for Ambroz site redevelopment, but declines to endorse proposed plan
The Cedar Rapids City Council has chosen a developer and a framework of economic incentives…
Iowa City awards nonprofit Dream City nearly $3 million in Inclusive Economic Development funding
Underrepresented entrepreneurs and business owners in Iowa City are getting a boost – a $2.9…
Iowa City Fire Department announces innovative partnership to protect businesses, homes
The Iowa City Fire Department (ICFD) has announced a new and innovative way to better…
BABL AI takes top prize at Iowa JPEC Innovation Challenge Awards
BABL AI, a company that employs certified independent auditors to ensure systems comply with the…
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa receives $92,000 grant from Wells Fargo Foundation
Junior Achievement of Eastern Iowa has received a $92,000 grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation…
UI seeks Board of Regents’ approval for updated proposal renovating Duane Banks stadium
An updated proposal for renovations to the Duane Banks stadium is headed for the Board…
Leaders laud The Heights as cooperative effort to address affordable housing shortage
Addressing the ongoing shortage of affordable housing in the Cedar Rapids area requires a concerted…
Restrictions pose challenges to budding consumable hemp industry
While some portions of a new bill tightening Iowa’s laws and regulations on consumable hemp…
